Japan in 1998: nowhere to go but up?
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Japan had another disastrous economic performance in 1998, with the government seeing no immediate solution in sight. In fact, the country's economic woes dominated other relevant issues, including domestic and foreign policies. The crisis was further complicated by a political vacuum as the Japanese people tried desperately to find a strong leader who will initiate the moves necessary to save the nation from hitting rock bottom. Given the current scenario in Japan, its leaders are expected to focus much of their attention on how to deal with the economic downturn.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 1999
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Japan in 2002: an up-and-down year, but mostly down
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Japanese economy stagnated in 2002, inspite of Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro's attempt to reform the moribund economic system, which was blunted by resistance from the affected groups. Moreover, the domination of the foreign policy agenda by the growing crisis over the North Korea's intensification of its nuclear weapons development program made Koizumi to cancel out Koizumi's earlier progress at normalizing relations with Pyongyang.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2003
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Japan in 2003: muddling ahead?
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The problems faced by Japan in 2003 are discussed. Prime Minister Koizumi Junichiro faced numerous challenges as was gripped by critics from all sides, but by the year-end, the domestic situation was changed. The foreign policy criteria are considered to be a factor for Japan's development.
Publication Name: Asian Survey
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0004-4687
Year: 2004
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